# A resentencing hearing for Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of killing their parents in 1989, begins today in Los Angeles. The brothers, serving life without parole, claim years of abuse led to the murders. Prosecutors oppose their release, calling the killings cold-blooded. The hearing follows controversy over a graphic photo shown in court. Attorneys […]
# ActionSA expressed deep concern over the government’s concerted efforts to force the relocation of the Taiwanese Liaison Office from Pretoria to Johannesburg. ActionSA’s Matthew George says driven by questionable motives, the government’s actions reflect conduct that undermines the principles of mutual respect and diplomatic courtesy that should be extended to all foreign representatives:
# Cosatu says it offers its full support to Mcebisi Jonas after president Cyril Ramaphosa appointed the former deputy minister of Finance as presidential envoy to the United States. The union federation’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says they will continue to work with government and business to ensure that relations with the US are set on […]
# The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions has deregistered one-thousand-983 members for failing to meet continuing professional development requirements. They can no longer legally operate in the built environment sector. Despite five years of support initiatives, the council says compliance is essential to ensure competence and safety. The council urges […]
# South Africa’s leading private security organisations have united against proposed firearm control amendments under the Private Security Industry Regulation Act. They argue the changes, introduced by Police minister Senzo Mchunu, threaten operational capacity and public safety. National Security Forum’s Steve Conradie warns of job losses and weakened national security. He urges government collaboration to […]
# Die MANCOSA-onderwysinrigting sê die Nasionale Ontwikkelingsplan teiken ‘n tersiëre onderwysdeelname van 30-persent teen 2030 terwyl die huidige beramings daarop dui dat die mikpunt nie bereikbaar is sonder aansienlike ingrypings nie. Dokter Stephan van der Merwe van MANCOSA sê dis ‘n krisis en ingrypings soos finansiële ondersteuningsmeganismes en openbare-privaat venootskappe is nodig:
# Government has welcomed the recent findings by Intelpoint Research, which rank South Africa as the second most literate country on the African continent, with an adult literacy rate of 95-percent. This research is based on the percentage of the population aged 15 years and older who are able to read and write. Seychelles are […]
# The DA lost a ward to the MK Party in KwaZulu-Natal and retained a seat in Gauteng. The Electoral Commission says the DA’s Martin Brown won the by-election in ward 6 in the Rand West Municipality. Voter turnout was just 27-percent. In KwaZulu-Natal, MK’s Mandla Biyela won the by-election in ward 110 in the […]
# The Western Cape Education Department has received a record 164-thousand-565 on-time applications for Grade R, 1, and 8 placements in 2026. This is an increase of 12-thousand-577 from the previous year. The department has announced that schools will now begin offering placements from 30 May, and parents must confirm by 17 June. Education MEC […]
